Jazz


The Gift (1917–1924) (E02)

(episode)
  • UK The Gift (1917–1924)
Documentary / Music
UK / USA, 2001, 1 h 46 min (Alternative: 59 min)

Directed by:

Ken Burns

Screenplay:

Geoffrey C. Ward

Cinematography:

Buddy Squires, Ken Burns

Cast:

Keith David (narrator), Louis Armstrong (a.f.), Duke Ellington (a.f.), Paul Whiteman (a.f.)
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As the Roaring Twenties accelerate, Paul Whiteman, a white bandleader, sells millions of records playing a sweet, symphonic jazz. Louis Armstrong comes to New York, adding his improvisational brilliance to the band's new sound – and soon Armstrong is showing the whole world how to swing. (PBS)